How to Use no-no in a Sentence

no-no

noun

• That’s a basic no-no in lacrosse, from the pee-wee leagues to the pros.
  — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2023
• That seems to have been a no-no in the past, but CBS highlighted them.
  — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2024
• But being glued to your screen at a networking event is a no-no.
  — Ginny Hogan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
• Rototilling won’t speed up soil warming and is still a no-no.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2023
• Those rules, of course, are legendary, if unwritten: Cleavage is a no-no.
  — Emily Zemler, Allure, 13 Dec. 2023
• That’s typically a no-no, and a great way to shorten the life of cables, and even connections.
  — PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
• As for the use of Roundup or other glyphosate products to hit individual weeds, this, too, is a no-no.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Apr. 2023
• Trekking, tent, or ski poles with visible cracks or discoloration are a no-no.
  — Kelly Klein, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2023
• This is a no-no anywhere there are other people within earshot.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2023
• The syrup is high in sugar, which is a major no-no for dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.
  — USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
• And beards remain a no-no for men, although some faculty and students have been pushing for that ban to end.
  — Peggy Fletcher Stack, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
• Patches prevent you from picking at or squeezing the blister, which is a major no-no.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2024
• He’s been quiet for years–which is a big no-no for many in the pop world–and before that, some of his latest offerings underperformed.
  — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
• Guests can roam the galleries with craft cocktails in hand, a typical no-no in the average museum.
  — Caleb Wiegandt, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2023
• In golf any infraction is a no-no, to the extent that players are expected to call their own fouls for the slightest infringement.
  — David Papineau, WSJ, 14 Dec. 2023
• This one might seem obvious, but items that can topple, anything low made out of glass, or pieces with sharp corners are a big no-no with a munchkin running around.
  — Ariel Okin, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
• Definite no-no’s: Snooping through the hostess’ medicine cabinet or asking for a to-go plate.
  — Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• So screening a flick like the 2004 comedy hit Anchorman, which shows lead character Ron Burgundy in a state of arousal, might be a no-no.
  — Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 24 Apr. 2023
• The swords used in the production are made of wood, but treating them irreverently — stepping over them, for instance — is a no-no.
  — Celia Wren, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
• Some leggings are simply too thin to wear to barre (biker shorts are a big no-no) and cannot handle the resistance and friction of exercise bands.
  — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
• The no-hitter was the first in Minor League Baseball in 2023, and possibly the first ever at the professional level in which the team that pitched the no-no gave up as many as seven runs.
  — Creg Stephenson | [e-mail], al, 10 Apr. 2023
• The three women have a group chat, and on fly-in days when lawmakers arrive from around the country a tradition of sneaking selfies on the House floor, usually a no-no.
  — Jenna Portnoy, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2023
• Accessing personal accounts at a company like Okta has long been known to be a huge no-no.
  — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 3 Nov. 2023
• Sock makes liberal use of lobs, often a no-no on the small pickleball court, but usually tracks down the slams and easily gets back into points.
  — Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 May 2023
• Activewear Spandex is a dryer no-no, meaning that most sweaty gym clothes and ever-popular athleisure should be air-dried.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
• For many with this skin type, applying sunscreen seems like a no-no, but choosing the right sun protection is more important than ever.
  — Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 16 May 2023
• Placing any symbol of career achievement or good fortune in the bathroom is generally a feng shui no-no.
  — Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
• Valdez was excellent, but the fact that Josh Bell was traded right before game time -- just beating the 6 p.m. deadline -- played a part in that no-no just as much as Valdez’s unhittable breaking ball did.
  — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2023
• Cocaine was one of my no-no drugs, whereas marijuana, shrooms, acid, and drinking two Four Lokos were totally chill.
  — Zachary Zane, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2023
• Excessive rounding of the spine throughout your pistol squat is another major no-no, says Vesco.
  — Megan Falk, Women's Health, 21 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2024